Legacy And Lies

<p>He's Philadelphia's most notorious player a CEO who beds and forgets with practiced ease. She's the brilliant historian hired for his legacy project armed with skepticism and a past betrayal that makes her immune to charm. The blueprints didn't account for <em>this</em> kind of friction.</p><p><br>Dr. Seraphina James lives by logic and professional boundaries determined to protect the historic Atherton Building <em>and</em> her own bruised heart from a man like Malik Lique Johnson. But Malik blindsided by Sera's sharp wit and refusal to be impressed (or ignored) finds his carefully constructed world-and lifelong defenses against commitment-starting to crumble. Forced proximity on site sparks undeniable <strong>steamy</strong> chemistry blurring the lines between business and breathtaking desire.</p><p><br>As professional clashes ignite personal fires Malik confronts the unsettling realization that Sera might be <strong>The One</strong> woman capable of making him want <em>more</em>. But Sera fights her attraction terrified of repeating past mistakes. Can she <strong>trust</strong> the vulnerability she glimpses beneath his polished facade? With manipulative exes family pressures and Malik's own fears threatening to sabotage their fragile connection falling for the player might be the biggest risk of all.</p><p><br>Dive into this sexy fun and emotionally powerful standalone romance where witty banter flies sparks ignite and Philly's most untouchable player learns the rules are meant to be broken for the right woman. Will this player finally learn the meaning of forever or will their foundations crumble under the weight of the past? One-click to find out!</p>